South Carolina Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (SC ESGR)

Briefing with the Boss: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Attendees from across the State joined other employers of South Carolina’s National Guard and Reserve service members on a
one day, Employer luxury bus trip and tour of the US Army Post, Ft.
Jackson, SC for a close look at US Army Basic Training at the largest Army Basic Training base in the country. Participants were briefed on the overall mission of Ft. Jackson and the Reserve Training Command. They observed Soldiers in various stages of their Basic Combat Training, visited the US Army Reception Battalion, tour US Army barracks, and much more.

Congratulations. If you haven't visited the museum, you're missing out!

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/08/16/a-proclamation-on-national-employer-support-of-the-guard-and-reserve-week-2024/?fbclid=IwY2xjawExyoRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcTtDvW9-uLvtoiO8oqWjWMt7F18Kr2w2ZhMMBfH9EQTe2EWP3ZFab4sZw_aem_KBklYVdfdh6wy0fQxgtH8g

A Proclamation on National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2024 | The White House Every member of the National Guard and Reserve forms a link in the chain of honor that stretches back far before our Nation's founding. Throughout

SCESGR presented a Patriot Award to Susan Nabors, HR Manager at Morrisette Packaging. Ms. Nabors was nominated by an employees who is in the Navy Reserve and is currently deployed.

Bill Morrisette, Jr., who serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President at Morrisette Packaging, was on hand for the presentation.

Morissette has additional locations in other states.

SC ESGR Area Director Ed Holmes
presents a Patriot Award to HR of Erectastep, in Andrew's, SC, for Mr. Scott Sullivan.

Employers learn what it means to be National Guardsmen and Army Reservists during McEntire ‘Boss Lift’

Employers learn what it means to be National Guardsmen and Army Reservists during McEntire ‘Boss Lift’ The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve hosted a “boss Lift” at the McEntire Joint National Guard Base to pull back the curtain of what it means to be in the National Guard or Army Reserve.

Today, I had the honor and privilege to present the Patriot Award to Adam Director of the Berkeley Hall Club Bluffton, SC. Although I didn't realize that it was a two hour one way trip, it was the best experience to witness such patriotism. Adam was so humble and excited to receive this award. Witnessing his enthusiasm was well worth the trip.

Don Tretola

Fantastic honor for our SC National Guard!

South Carolina National Guard Team Wins "All Army" Small Arms Championships - The South Carolina Alpha team brought the National Guard its ninth victory at the All Army shooting championships in Georgia.

SC ESGR’ Joey Byrd thanks Mary Dietzel and Shutterfly for signing a Statement of Support, demonstrating their support of SC Guard and Reserve Soldiers.

The Soldier recommending her stated,
“Mary has always been overly supportive of my need to serve and goes above and beyond. most recently when I was coming back from Drill Sergeant duties (30+ day AT), I came back to work as I had planned and she forced me to go home for the week to rest, recuperate, and spend time with the family. I was paid for this time off. I am the only person in my role in my manufacturing site. It is the type of role that can’t be left to get behind without directly impacting the business, this means coming back from PTO or leave means a huge mountain of work to catch up on. However, I have never come back from military leave with work waiting for me. She single handedly takes on my role, as well as hers, to ensure I come back with a clean slate. It’s not uncommon when I come back from military leave that my desk is completely decorated in military regalia and "we’re proud of you" signs. Mary also allows me the freedom to support the veteran community and volunteer with local organizations, such as Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), and even joins in. Last year she helped put together a team to help support an abandoned veteran cemetary clean up project for VBH. She even joined in and helped physically remove dead trees and debris.“

Thank you for all you do to support our military!

SC ESGR Area Chair Ed Holmes (on right) presents Lieutenant Howard Wynn the Patriot Award at the Florence Police Department. Also present was Florence Police Chief .
Lt. Wynn was nominated by SC
NG Captain Rivers.

Congratulations to the SCNG! So proud of team SC!

South Carolina National Guard Wins U.S. Army Small Arms Championships Staff Sgt. John Jordan of the South Carolina National Guard won the title of 2024 All Army Champion at the U.S. Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Mo...